The Department of Defence via the Australian Army and the Defence Innovation Hub (‘Defence’) are seeking innovation proposals that will assist Defence in exploring next-generation Personal Electronic Countermeasures (Personal ECM) systems.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are homemade bombs that are frequently employed by guerrilla forces, insurgents and other non-state actors. IEDs have become a defining characteristic of modern conflicts in which the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are involved. They are low cost, easy to employ and highly effective. The use of these devices is common.
Radio-Controlled IEDs (RCIEDs) are especially effective as they allow target discrimination and give flexibility to the threat force. RCIED triggers are easy to manufacture from readily available technologies and benefit from rapid advancements in commercial telecommunications. Due to the significant advantages they provide, it is expected RCIEDs will be an enduring threat faced by the ADF.
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Source: Australian Government/DG Systems and Integration, Army Headquarters